KODIAK, Alaska - Coast Guard crews involved in the fishing vessel Alaska Ranger rescue received awards Thursday May 15th during ceremonies at the Coast Guard base in Kodiak.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro received the Coast Guard Unit Commendation and aviators Lt. Brian J. McLaughlin, Lt. Timothy L. Schmitz, Lt. Steven M. Bonn, Lt Greg S. Gedemer, Petty Officer 2nd Class O'Brien Hollow, Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert R. DeBolt and Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfred V. Musgrave received Air Medals for saving 20 of the 47 crew members of the Alaska Ranger. The Alaska Ranger's sister ship, Alaska Warrior, saved 22.
Awards were presented by Rear Adm. Gene Brooks, Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District. Comments form Brooks are included with this video.
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